tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55800820678371127072024-02-06T22:36:00.797-08:00A Note from LuveyJenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13326357277343500826noreply@blogger.comBlogger101125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5580082067837112707.post-20983984500726572652010-04-16T18:11:00.000-07:002010-04-16T18:24:04.044-07:00Jeweled Frames...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7hg7BL4pr6mjPiHZxOTqeh3i44T_QoQSsFpghwG7SESvPPHgBDjwkVzE0Slh1SY_9lIuYsZ3exz43_agPp-dBAHD4bWSoLxqzBogFwu7EWSh3OXSQloKlHIlqH_kEMQIBqwRzAmu1038O/s1600/frame3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 399px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7hg7BL4pr6mjPiHZxOTqeh3i44T_QoQSsFpghwG7SESvPPHgBDjwkVzE0Slh1SY_9lIuYsZ3exz43_agPp-dBAHD4bWSoLxqzBogFwu7EWSh3OXSQloKlHIlqH_kEMQIBqwRzAmu1038O/s400/frame3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460909389015971474" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9uz3YnwhsemZjEayo0sThQH3t5XWfYgBXp1RhZT8bXiAaw7ZoYPa8-TEzegJO8sUTdyCiV0BaEBvtXuujBIg2NKuBE6niJlVfplZU_NfP_4TUPxPC4MQ9SoYNdFVfTN3Ml81gLf-PCglQ/s1600/frame2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 335px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9uz3YnwhsemZjEayo0sThQH3t5XWfYgBXp1RhZT8bXiAaw7ZoYPa8-TEzegJO8sUTdyCiV0BaEBvtXuujBIg2NKuBE6niJlVfplZU_NfP_4TUPxPC4MQ9SoYNdFVfTN3Ml81gLf-PCglQ/s400/frame2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460909384422332802" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh90uhc5qEqs8KTh7UxeUPiuNud4A1iDtmazkSR1BHb_KQT5rqUeV0qAxjD8Eedx38zEJuIxlXEokGdBLYXnckQRtTrf0nQSoJWr9EmAdsv5sN62A-TRHp1pOcCMCpkClPhrVwcYoT2ZJqI/s1600/frame1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 309px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh90uhc5qEqs8KTh7UxeUPiuNud4A1iDtmazkSR1BHb_KQT5rqUeV0qAxjD8Eedx38zEJuIxlXEokGdBLYXnckQRtTrf0nQSoJWr9EmAdsv5sN62A-TRHp1pOcCMCpkClPhrVwcYoT2ZJqI/s400/frame1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460909379455843602" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUQxROF3-uUeSlXKec6f4_iEZk1bP3PoKZ6q6v7iN5CeXwzJfsL7E92dRLAlTODRpuX5pq9Tgb3omNofu0CPuWcLODSnF84S6_Sra1kxgdMcmESFmLXEd7kDEnPB-jOp9BbtXsY1H8fso7/s1600/3frames.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 177px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUQxROF3-uUeSlXKec6f4_iEZk1bP3PoKZ6q6v7iN5CeXwzJfsL7E92dRLAlTODRpuX5pq9Tgb3omNofu0CPuWcLODSnF84S6_Sra1kxgdMcmESFmLXEd7kDEnPB-jOp9BbtXsY1H8fso7/s400/3frames.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460909196857210194" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Here are a few frames that I made for gifts for my daughters teachers. I purchased the small frames and all of the vintage jewelry at rummage and estate sales. I took the backings off the vintage brooches and earrings and arranged them on the frames. I love creating things from items I find while "junking". </span>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13326357277343500826noreply@blogger.com48tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5580082067837112707.post-61812626149789996922010-04-16T14:13:00.000-07:002010-04-16T14:16:08.919-07:00Best Ever Banana CakeIngredients<br /><br /> * 1/2 cup butter, softened<br /> * 1-1/2 cups sugar<br /> * 2 eggs<br /> * 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream<br /> * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract<br /> * 2 cups all-purpose flour<br /> * 1 teaspoon baking soda<br /> * 1/4 teaspoon salt<br /> * 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)<br /> *<br /><br /> FROSTING:<br /> * 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened<br /> * 1/2 cup butter, softened<br /> * 2 teaspoons vanilla extract<br /> * 3-3/4 to 4 cups confectioners' sugar<br /><br />Directions<br /><br /> * In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, sour cream and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in bananas.<br /> * Spread into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. OR you can make this into a cake by using 3 - 8" round cake pans. (I prefer to make it into a cake)<span style="font-weight:bold;"></span> Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean (do not overbake). Cool.<br /> * For frosting, in a bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla until fluffy. Gradually beat in enough confectioners' sugar to achieve desired consistency. Frost bars. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 3-4 dozen.Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13326357277343500826noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5580082067837112707.post-90171481123225020972010-04-16T11:28:00.000-07:002010-04-16T11:33:19.657-07:00I'm Back!!<strong>After a long blogging break, I am back! I am not sure how often I will be able to post to my blog, but, am going to try my hardest to post more frequently. With the warmer weather on the horizon I am starting to feel better. Hooray! <br><br><br /><br />You might notice the cute red bag with the SB monogram on my sidebar. If you have a chance click the bag and check out Simply Bags website. They have beautiful bags! I was the lucky winner of a Monogrammed Beach Bag in their twitter contest and am looking forward to recieving my prize. I will post pictures once it arrives. Thank you Simply Bags!<br /><br /></strong>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13326357277343500826noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5580082067837112707.post-16766018127632268462010-01-05T13:48:00.000-08:002010-01-05T13:55:21.521-08:00Blackvault Promotion - iPod nano Giveaway!<a href="http://blackvaultsolutions.blogspot.com/2010/01/facebook-promotion-ipod-nano-giveaway.html?showComment=1262727882005_AIe9_BEK6alPQm4FR3hTy1f6vzeR3IhLTRLrX_nMUGr6KlFeWAI3SIOn5JFetMzI_jelA3hSpeNs-I0zXtiyp2sneNvPACrZzfd-fi0WcSAGgNE4nLAvrBvBNQSe-6tBYNGDnIvG8VO5baJLQh9IMAfZBl8sPLUCTjLkugDST6RtIT0UmpFLjVYnFW3KW5X2zZ0cWZQFSOdZaqtIMN_8lof_3DoTtIQ8-UtjosTa-U-ikjUQMM-TwiLCNOlopr20G3T8meoIwUS3#c1391515909243168106"> Click here </a> to go to Blackvault to sign up to win an iPod Nano!Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13326357277343500826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5580082067837112707.post-14788910074328452812009-12-25T05:55:00.000-08:002009-12-25T05:59:19.141-08:00Merry Christmas!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnZgj0GAdOgw4wc-ozGiG_s9_CWruMAag0Dsvdm2FgiXkrOBy4vKhcfkI9N-OANe5MbXHkF4dK6WlC2U6cP8aC8821qDFuLoqhdrW_59HgmgKKA8TWec9l6AxsVfZQsXArfhenCUbDE0RR/s1600-h/Picture+269823390.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnZgj0GAdOgw4wc-ozGiG_s9_CWruMAag0Dsvdm2FgiXkrOBy4vKhcfkI9N-OANe5MbXHkF4dK6WlC2U6cP8aC8821qDFuLoqhdrW_59HgmgKKA8TWec9l6AxsVfZQsXArfhenCUbDE0RR/s400/Picture+269823390.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419173056429322050" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNfKxYvpLkyUZa9GzJ8_f2bj-MiUXD6LjzSMe1BzuFqUOO2AwCTVTcOZ-n96uNoevWbXjKWcGuqIwnbqsL9sHyqLo6VEBdBOqs-bad0Pmn-uw7r_JePRjPQ5-W1vzMBwQS9zwImSKgziEA/s1600-h/Picture+269823403.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 319px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNfKxYvpLkyUZa9GzJ8_f2bj-MiUXD6LjzSMe1BzuFqUOO2AwCTVTcOZ-n96uNoevWbXjKWcGuqIwnbqsL9sHyqLo6VEBdBOqs-bad0Pmn-uw7r_JePRjPQ5-W1vzMBwQS9zwImSKgziEA/s400/Picture+269823403.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419173052396231970" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiss2hG8pVOC-_Sny9DXA0BZHfkSSCBU8qX6sP4bWg0hrA76kj4kG_mgELhDF8mQ4V4wqSKHrhI88xjbZ27B2rJpw12x0pkwkAAAVkkz-42he-EKkw2IkHTkJXA6q1hmVpOej_BjQVyM0yx/s1600-h/Picture+269823398.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 260px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiss2hG8pVOC-_Sny9DXA0BZHfkSSCBU8qX6sP4bWg0hrA76kj4kG_mgELhDF8mQ4V4wqSKHrhI88xjbZ27B2rJpw12x0pkwkAAAVkkz-42he-EKkw2IkHTkJXA6q1hmVpOej_BjQVyM0yx/s400/Picture+269823398.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419173046688261778" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">I am sitting in the dark with our beautiful tree lit waiting for my little angel to wake up and see what Santa has left for her. It is going to be a wonderful Christmas with my family! We are going to my sisters this afternoon for a family dinner. From our home to yours...Merry Christmas & Happy New Year. May 2010 bring you much love, happiness and peace! </span>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13326357277343500826noreply@blogger.com300tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5580082067837112707.post-87713792355236523842009-11-10T07:23:00.000-08:002009-11-10T07:37:28.563-08:00I'm still here (believe it or not!)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzlSFJG4e5Qx356y5Wjy-73af1ScpsX9FbwrSDGz_mx-K0HzTIhwG9HUeXZ2w5xP8sNeegaq_0sSr42hjaKte3RtrefBoIpHHRYtKe6prDrKapJHfrGkAnuG-De6vQ3FrP2NSHcpcJHr1J/s1600-h/oct2909b.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 248px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzlSFJG4e5Qx356y5Wjy-73af1ScpsX9FbwrSDGz_mx-K0HzTIhwG9HUeXZ2w5xP8sNeegaq_0sSr42hjaKte3RtrefBoIpHHRYtKe6prDrKapJHfrGkAnuG-De6vQ3FrP2NSHcpcJHr1J/s400/oct2909b.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402499507143043874" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi19PtHE8MB581wWJcbpibyVc-8sRaFPOuVeWCRADoM_Lah9EveCeWbHZU3KHIjhhcsq0x7sfHOBqS03DQq2QQhxiAIYY09oA-vdQ9K8iUK7nyFjjdYUEpJ87QEUl2ns2W1ePBF2PkkY-i-/s1600-h/oct3109.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi19PtHE8MB581wWJcbpibyVc-8sRaFPOuVeWCRADoM_Lah9EveCeWbHZU3KHIjhhcsq0x7sfHOBqS03DQq2QQhxiAIYY09oA-vdQ9K8iUK7nyFjjdYUEpJ87QEUl2ns2W1ePBF2PkkY-i-/s400/oct3109.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402499506779643634" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">For those of you who might still pop in once in awhile to read my blog I apologize for not keeping it updated. I am still struggling with health issues and have not been feeling up to posting. After several trips to doctors and the ear, nose and throat doctor they have told me they think that my symptoms are related to my Arnold Chiari Malformation and have referred me to see a neurologist. I have an appointment in December and am hoping to get some answers and help. <br /><br />For those of you who do not know what Chiari Malformation is: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arnold-Chiari_malformation<br /><br />In addition to feeling lousy, October was a busy month. I used all my energy to keep up with my very active 3 year old. Lily had a wonderful time trick or treating. She was so exhausted she fell asleep on top of her treats. <br /><br />Next up Thanksgiving. My sister, who usually hosts our family holidays will be spending Thanksgiving with her girls in Illinois. Her eldest daughter Sarah is expecting her second child on December 6th, exactly 1 year apart from her first baby! I will be having my brothers over for Turkey dinner and am looking forward to spending the holiday with them. <br /><br />Lily is already excited about Santa Claus and Christmas......it is going to be so fun for her this year! <br /><br />Until next time........sunshine & peace, Jen<br /><br /><br /><br /></span>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13326357277343500826noreply@blogger.com51tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5580082067837112707.post-80999606144465873242009-10-06T00:12:00.001-07:002009-10-06T00:22:20.403-07:00Happy Fall Y'all!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm-gOnf_VKxu5eurHyHPjS2uHdCQNH0vp9fe1ru5IVXfiTrdvsD2yhuX4NQJwrCBhtbPcbxvaStsI8bJUwNkUf-pDGumK6gh2q-quW_B7B-hLbEJzpWKikogTHiDr9s8iFn9q7kCmDBxSr/s1600-h/oct0309.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 375px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm-gOnf_VKxu5eurHyHPjS2uHdCQNH0vp9fe1ru5IVXfiTrdvsD2yhuX4NQJwrCBhtbPcbxvaStsI8bJUwNkUf-pDGumK6gh2q-quW_B7B-hLbEJzpWKikogTHiDr9s8iFn9q7kCmDBxSr/s400/oct0309.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389383851756714306" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDAawYOx2-RDDjblXZIVD0sF672q79u8skBiwxzk8nYHl4i7STy5B8e8lykWL3KV8j_O9Stp32VuNzID7leVjUdKTP-_I9JgDjXH6SFeoIxGXHdx83BJIfS0nqPcmSo3h_cx2BFQhhnrEs/s1600-h/oct0309b.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 360px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDAawYOx2-RDDjblXZIVD0sF672q79u8skBiwxzk8nYHl4i7STy5B8e8lykWL3KV8j_O9Stp32VuNzID7leVjUdKTP-_I9JgDjXH6SFeoIxGXHdx83BJIfS0nqPcmSo3h_cx2BFQhhnrEs/s400/oct0309b.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389383847003749858" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh40sjBXvdsMcyL6gw_c4QPubXRA_KnAS4JIja2cfQqj0fN8oKCitE7Cn9r6qRvp3L4pWZkVkBvAs3izoSEzJQch5JS_6mDFGVseeLnqQlUL64PkE-v0lNSUO-XpbmJTC0YL2ToD-KNqGYO/s1600-h/oct0309c.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh40sjBXvdsMcyL6gw_c4QPubXRA_KnAS4JIja2cfQqj0fN8oKCitE7Cn9r6qRvp3L4pWZkVkBvAs3izoSEzJQch5JS_6mDFGVseeLnqQlUL64PkE-v0lNSUO-XpbmJTC0YL2ToD-KNqGYO/s400/oct0309c.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389383832992443042" /></a><br /><strong>Boy, once again I am behind on things...not just posting to my blog...behind on everything! It really does seem like there are not enough hours in the day. Lily is so very active, and with my 46th birthday approaching I have to admit I am feeling OLD! <br /><br />The old feeling also could be because I am not feeling well again. *sigh* Currently on my 4th round of antibiotics since the first week in September. My doc says my immune system is pretty much shot right now. I am working on building it back up, but, since my gastric bypass I am having trouble doing that no matter how many vitamins and supplements I take. <br /><br />I was tired of sitting around the house thinking of how awful I was feeling so we got out to get some fresh air over the weekend. We took Lily to the apple orchard and pumpkin patch and it was great to get out. She had a wonderful time, and so did I! I love, love, love making those kinds of memories for my kids. <br /><br />I remember my mom taking me and my younger brother when we were little. It was an annual event...I did the same with Cody and now with Lily. It is a good thing to have family traditions! <br /><br />Sunshine, peace and Happy Autumn my friends.... ~ Jen ~ </strong>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13326357277343500826noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5580082067837112707.post-9330392649467573312009-09-18T02:15:00.000-07:002009-09-18T02:48:54.424-07:00Asking for prayers for Nick.....<span style="font-weight:bold;">I have decided that Facebook is a wonderful thing! Since I started "facebooking" I have reconnected with many old friends, former classmates and former co-workers. Some people I haven't seen in almost 30 years. It is a great way to catch up and keep in touch. <br /><br />One of the many people that I have reconnected with on facebook is Kathy Schoonover McClellan. I have known Kathy since we were little girls in grade school. This morning my thoughts and prayers are with Kathy and her son Nick. Nick was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in May 2005.<br /><br /> You can read more about his story at: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/nickmcclellan/mystory <br /><br />Today Nick will be having more surgery. Please keep Nick and his family in your thoughts and prayers. <br /><br /><br /></span>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13326357277343500826noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5580082067837112707.post-11590064489547353112009-09-15T10:15:00.001-07:002009-09-15T10:15:57.623-07:00Daily Candy 100 Day Giveaway<a href="http://rtm.cc/K6KQ6">Daily Candy 100 Day Giveaway</a><br /><br />Shared via <a href="http://addthis.com">AddThis</a><br />Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13326357277343500826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5580082067837112707.post-26931980344144443202009-09-02T07:24:00.000-07:002009-09-02T07:47:55.948-07:00Autumn is near....<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1TmLNFbRRY8bT1tz3_mPLjjIwutUFLimpWQYkStode1dpq8YwCVJ9TLvyeA3oCRjpf5jIq5VcJqdb4iFgNJGIlsdy1T6ng-sCAYqAdI2uZA9Z_9g4brzVvODM_UPVGd_G4plzHVCLJ-BJ/s1600-h/Picture+269821011.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 385px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1TmLNFbRRY8bT1tz3_mPLjjIwutUFLimpWQYkStode1dpq8YwCVJ9TLvyeA3oCRjpf5jIq5VcJqdb4iFgNJGIlsdy1T6ng-sCAYqAdI2uZA9Z_9g4brzVvODM_UPVGd_G4plzHVCLJ-BJ/s400/Picture+269821011.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376878113986077186" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">It's official, my baby is 3 years old. My little princess had a wonderful birthday. We had a party on Sunday, a day filled with family, friends, good food, cake, candles and presents! Big smiles and fun times. That is what life is all about!<br /><br />It is fair time here! The Walworth County Fair started today and we are planning on taking Lily to the fair tomorrow to ride on some rides, see all the farm animals and eat the wonderful fair food. None of which I can eat! I will be packing a protein bar and some water in my purse. We are looking forward to the day out. In the almost 46 years I have been on earth, I don't think I have ever missed the county fair. <br /><br />To me the Fair officially starts the Fall Season. Soon there will be trips to the apple orchard and apple pies baking in the oven, Halloween costumes to think about and pumpkins to carve. Time seems to be going by so quickly. Much quicker now that I am older! The weather has already turned colder and soon the leaves will be changing. It is my favorite time of the year. <br /><br />Autumn reminds me of my Mom & Dad, who I so dearly miss.......my dad was a teacher and at this time of the year he was busy getting back to school and all the extra curricular school activities he was involved in. My Mom would bake the world's best apple pies that would be waiting when we would return home from school.<br /><br /> I was blessed to have such wonderful loving parents. I go through my days trying to be the best parent I can be to my kids. I only hope to be half as good as they were. They were only with me for a short time, but, I was truly blessed! <br /><br />For those of you who still have your parents...my message today is to thank them. Thank them for always being there, for teaching you, and most of all for loving you unconditionally. Tell them how much you love them. You never know when it will be too late to tell them how much you appreciate them. I miss you Mom and Dad, you live on forever in my heart and thoughts.<br /><br />Sunshine & Peace, Jen</span>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13326357277343500826noreply@blogger.com622tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5580082067837112707.post-60293470871080691162009-08-19T07:29:00.000-07:002009-08-19T07:37:04.525-07:00Where has the time gone???<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH800RvJVcHIDG_PpYsJ7a52chu0y4cddBlRWjATfsTfj_G2iOlBuryzz91gLveDrLoZnq_6zcjhrbPePDTw4K-zlzuU5wZ_iBG2yw23lQQ83UXM-qiv0DVzf2g5J3RhhxHXAVTLQfAO-c/s1600-h/20090815_2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 381px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH800RvJVcHIDG_PpYsJ7a52chu0y4cddBlRWjATfsTfj_G2iOlBuryzz91gLveDrLoZnq_6zcjhrbPePDTw4K-zlzuU5wZ_iBG2yw23lQQ83UXM-qiv0DVzf2g5J3RhhxHXAVTLQfAO-c/s400/20090815_2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371683881260274002" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">My little princess is going to be 3 next week! I am still shaking my head in disbelief. The time has gone by so quickly! <br /><br /> She is starting school the day after Labor Day. She will be attending early childhood education class half days at our local school district. I have been busy buying school supplies, getting her school physical and preparing myself for the day she will be getting on the bus for the first time. I know I am going to cry. My baby is going to school! </span>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13326357277343500826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5580082067837112707.post-2219083661324181892009-08-18T01:15:00.000-07:002009-08-18T01:40:13.241-07:00Just checking in....<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifibg-eP25sHfhTywEOdmqx3veehTKuD57Tod5nKpI9_R8dpqgTmRgZInVBlo_K3xAqWjN5WN2sUnhvdlCfUThjQMXqGCr6z-Tz9_9BWmeOnButZt7YbOXSHeOIGqFu16MdAW4-MJBn8qW/s1600-h/jenba.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 305px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifibg-eP25sHfhTywEOdmqx3veehTKuD57Tod5nKpI9_R8dpqgTmRgZInVBlo_K3xAqWjN5WN2sUnhvdlCfUThjQMXqGCr6z-Tz9_9BWmeOnButZt7YbOXSHeOIGqFu16MdAW4-MJBn8qW/s400/jenba.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371220585573971490" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">I haven't done too well at keeping up on my blog like I vowed I would, have I??? I just can't seem to find any extra time to sit down and write these days! Since insomnia has the best of me at 3:00am and the house is quiet I thought I had better do an update. <br /><br />I had my 1 year post op gastric bypass appointment last week and all went well. My bariatric surgeon was very impressed with my weight loss. My Body Mass Index has gone from a whopping 66.2 to 34.94. I have lost more than 60% of my excess weight.<br /><br /> The pictures I have posted were taken in his office, they are my one year compairision shots of my weight loss. Excuse the poor picture quality, they were scanned from a paper picture.<br /><br /> I have been having some very bad pain issues in my back and tailbone, my surgeon feels that my increased pain is due to the weight from my deflated excess skin. My point of center is off and it is all pulling me forward in the front. Sorry...I know that is not a pretty picture! Just keeping it real. He wants me to have a plastic surgery consult for a tummy tuck and *gasp* a breast reduction. Next stop: plastic surgery consult. I am planning on going in next month. <br /><br /> </span>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13326357277343500826noreply@blogger.com188tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5580082067837112707.post-69835396415063670672009-07-23T04:35:00.000-07:002009-07-23T04:44:00.627-07:00Happy Thursday!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnNPMWp7-Pyt1OjzfJqKsPSY5CUZj95vVZBl1PIZaAX4pKHITyzGLByVsPUpO-1CfAa1qjkfkaIMtMSeX4iSZNuyjC8yXtbOAJjIHbabKSBJxyVaKDZk7CHctZXoiRG5lDiHYstjzNGefn/s1600-h/20090630_11.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 310px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnNPMWp7-Pyt1OjzfJqKsPSY5CUZj95vVZBl1PIZaAX4pKHITyzGLByVsPUpO-1CfAa1qjkfkaIMtMSeX4iSZNuyjC8yXtbOAJjIHbabKSBJxyVaKDZk7CHctZXoiRG5lDiHYstjzNGefn/s400/20090630_11.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361619496843860338" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"></span>Just a quick post & a new picture. This was taken last month on the night before Emily went back to Canada. <br /><br />Not too much new and or exciting to report here. I have now lost 185 pounds and nearing my one year anniversary of having Gastric Bypass. I am happy with my progress although I am finding the weight loss to be slowing down. That means I need to step up my exercise. <br /><br />If any of my blog readers are gastric bypass patients I highly recommend Focus28 products. They are incredible! High in protein and high quality. I believe they have been beneficial in helping me stay on track and keep me healthy. <br /><br />Well, I am off to go find a few treasures (hopefully) at some rummage sales this morning. Wishing you all a happy Thursday filled with sunshine and peace! JenJenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13326357277343500826noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5580082067837112707.post-28156327404636709042009-07-16T21:49:00.000-07:002009-07-16T21:51:40.720-07:00Summertime!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXJkNcpnXrJYZVI9p68znWrLvLNJdH30THLMFABDV8qn4RbRiQFe3wlE5YUYzLkbxlqsypdd4cf-C0zTxhEH9PMH_8GB9ZBzelON9-MbSuiJuSr8r-FZ1KcjDEj5skBg6Vdn4jKKLUqFil/s1600-h/20090704_1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 233px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXJkNcpnXrJYZVI9p68znWrLvLNJdH30THLMFABDV8qn4RbRiQFe3wlE5YUYzLkbxlqsypdd4cf-C0zTxhEH9PMH_8GB9ZBzelON9-MbSuiJuSr8r-FZ1KcjDEj5skBg6Vdn4jKKLUqFil/s400/20090704_1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359287211374515042" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwV1ASw8sEDhL4IVmMuL1Uea2XusXtzQH4ukwOtbg-nI5V0MiDRgN4hq1SlZg2hhm94CSM60dVTm5DtdeLm9TJMd2OPZFhJ_nsLoZ9cRcNB5MtP4nQ4IVoTu3fPpnKSCgpiNOd5rcJZrmQ/s1600-h/20090630_37.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 341px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwV1ASw8sEDhL4IVmMuL1Uea2XusXtzQH4ukwOtbg-nI5V0MiDRgN4hq1SlZg2hhm94CSM60dVTm5DtdeLm9TJMd2OPZFhJ_nsLoZ9cRcNB5MtP4nQ4IVoTu3fPpnKSCgpiNOd5rcJZrmQ/s400/20090630_37.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359287199372590034" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii0L9WOdAFuTIEkQoL2VdND8AD_XY6kM2ZJwV0xUE1IwMlZBZ__dh8q_iAEATO5iXwNNi00_EAo00PAQNOFSdeU2JrYb23jjJTI106FMQCxY0506OFQjUqmVGH32tv-mjDDsWs9kyicJtv/s1600-h/20090630_36.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 377px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii0L9WOdAFuTIEkQoL2VdND8AD_XY6kM2ZJwV0xUE1IwMlZBZ__dh8q_iAEATO5iXwNNi00_EAo00PAQNOFSdeU2JrYb23jjJTI106FMQCxY0506OFQjUqmVGH32tv-mjDDsWs9kyicJtv/s400/20090630_36.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359287194887729298" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdz9TjY0Dak4CWI4Qwhn2UVzBEbbpZ8zzgAWmxI4O3wo2v7GWKan5LwtTzWdAXmBS0A-fR5ByCet_G2yG8nbk1wcrcb9ppxxfIJFnfCTNe728BnYNx-qweE3EL6-29lTecH45elW069KZ0/s1600-h/20090630_34.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 383px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdz9TjY0Dak4CWI4Qwhn2UVzBEbbpZ8zzgAWmxI4O3wo2v7GWKan5LwtTzWdAXmBS0A-fR5ByCet_G2yG8nbk1wcrcb9ppxxfIJFnfCTNe728BnYNx-qweE3EL6-29lTecH45elW069KZ0/s400/20090630_34.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359287197587986818" /></a>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13326357277343500826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5580082067837112707.post-40271516256088872112009-07-07T15:54:00.000-07:002009-07-07T16:10:17.625-07:00I've been slacking.....<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii6WF6wFgohp8Js7t7GZFnfjRrcv8-w_5PyZog17YeIoEOWpZQGM3aHOasRYoUzadjGFb_ep2FnZytkMhdtUqE1kP54BnWHMjjqMBc36XSXDX3PhwvtG1ASw5aaWc6pVPbAbiAz7Ii-G5f/s1600-h/nov+0507b.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 337px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii6WF6wFgohp8Js7t7GZFnfjRrcv8-w_5PyZog17YeIoEOWpZQGM3aHOasRYoUzadjGFb_ep2FnZytkMhdtUqE1kP54BnWHMjjqMBc36XSXDX3PhwvtG1ASw5aaWc6pVPbAbiAz7Ii-G5f/s400/nov+0507b.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355859449320845138" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">I admit it, when it comes to blogging, I have been slacking. Those of you who still read my blog probably noticed that it has been several weeks since my last post. Life has just been so busy. <br /><br />Thankfully I can report we are through all of our health issues here and have just been enjoying summer. <br /><br />There have been some changes in the household, our beloved Emily decided that she wanted to return to Canada. She missed her Mommy and brothers and her home on the reservation. She returned home two weeks ago, and we miss her terribly here. I am thankful for the time that we had with her, and know that she will return for visits. <br /><br />Today is a very special day, 21 years ago I gave birth to a beautiful baby boy, and now that boy is a man. Happy Birthday to my wonderful son Cody!! I love you so much. "I love you forever, I like you for always, as long as I'm living my boy you will be."<br /><br />I just finished making Carmel Lava Cakes and am making Satay Chicken with Peanut Sauce for his birthday dinner. Those Lava Cakes looks so good....none for me of course! I have now lost 182 pounds and continue to lose, but, now that I am almost one year post gastric bypass the weight loss has slowed down. I hope to lose 48 more pounds.<br /><br />That is the latest update here... I will do my best to keep up with my blog more often. If only I had a few more hours in the day.... 8-) <br /><br />Until then, sunshine & peace ~~ Jen<br /><br /><br /><br /> </span>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13326357277343500826noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5580082067837112707.post-36811062418324243282009-06-14T08:56:00.000-07:002009-06-14T09:12:04.340-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnKtL9B4qZwLwxjOdSwZqmAe0i8x-c5XFES-LTEPRPAPja14_SXar1kZzepEqYlpuIgXJgFIAVvMErse4kSpzpHr_rZlZpNtvELSBWzVsnmzejqCL_6bjKGAFPrwME67REgX-vEOLZ6Yuq/s1600-h/20090613_66.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 302px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnKtL9B4qZwLwxjOdSwZqmAe0i8x-c5XFES-LTEPRPAPja14_SXar1kZzepEqYlpuIgXJgFIAVvMErse4kSpzpHr_rZlZpNtvELSBWzVsnmzejqCL_6bjKGAFPrwME67REgX-vEOLZ6Yuq/s400/20090613_66.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347213042852545874" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOcWGhRCTXDKL7XZatngkwF6MF1SFiyhzn0NESWqLpf1sapYTSJvmDiCMubstMIymsJzs2p14I-rVKb1vZokay5bJB_e6AV9Djg4Ogb7MZ29uZETrnwEwesic5w3y0ba3pP249m6Dcg2eO/s1600-h/20090613_85.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 356px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOcWGhRCTXDKL7XZatngkwF6MF1SFiyhzn0NESWqLpf1sapYTSJvmDiCMubstMIymsJzs2p14I-rVKb1vZokay5bJB_e6AV9Djg4Ogb7MZ29uZETrnwEwesic5w3y0ba3pP249m6Dcg2eO/s400/20090613_85.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347213041164943714" /></a>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13326357277343500826noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5580082067837112707.post-82910875321172082942009-05-30T03:50:00.000-07:002009-05-30T17:44:12.185-07:00Saturday morning ramblings......<span style="font-weight:bold;">I am overdue for a little rambling on my blog. Life is so busy these days I am having a hard time finding time to sit down for even a few minutes to put my thoughts to words. <br /><br />Three trips to the ER, an emergency trip to the opthamologist, a post op appointment for my sinus surgery, and star student activites just might be why I haven't had a chance to even think lately! <br /><br />My precious little Lily had a bad stomach virus and was so sick last weekend we had to take her to our local ER. When what they prescribed there didn't seem to be helping and several calls to her peditrician it was decided she had to go to the "big city" ER because they deal specifically with children. We took her to Children's Hospital in Milwaukee and after a long wait the doctor prescribed several things for her and she was feeling better within a few days. I was so worried about her. <br /><br />A few days later my husband Carl got a piece of metal in his eye at work. He removed it with a medical magnet at the unmanned nurses station at his work and continued working. When he got home his eye was swollen, red and painful. By the next morning it was swollen shut. He woke me at 430am and said "I need to go to the ER to have my eye checked out." Off we went....the ER doctor said he scratched his cornea and gave him some drops. We went home and he went to bed for a few hours. Upon waking, he was miserable and in pain, he told me "I feel like I am dying the pressure behind my eye is so bad!" <br /><br />I called the opthamologist and they got him in right away. They put dye in his eye and told him that he has a 2mm x 3mm abrasion to his eye and gave him an antibiotic salve which I had to put in his eye every 2 hours for the past week. His vision in that eye is still impaired, he will have to go back for a follow up visit with the opthamologist next week. <br /><br />I went in for my follow up appointment with my ENT doc regarding my sinus surgery. ***warning the following is not nice*** He took a long metal needle nose instrument and went into my nose while telling me "Go to your happy place". My toes curled up, tears were streaming down my face....I couldn't find a happy place! Pure torture! I go back in a month for a recheck. I think I will take a xanax before I go so I can find a happy place next time.<br /><br />This coming Tuesday I will be going to my pain clinic for a caudal epidural. Right now I am in a lot of pain with my fibromyalgia and degenerative disc. I cannot sit for longer than 20 minutes and at times am having problems walking. My pain doc will be injecting my tailbone and back with cortisone and a long lasting anesthetic to relieve my lower back and tailbone pain. I get these injections every 3-4 months and although it really, really hurts and every time I go there I tell myself I won't have it done again it does indeed help me.<br /><br />Onto some nice non-medical news....<br /><br />Emily was "star student" of the week in her class. I made 24 dirt cups yesterday and went into her classroom to talk about Em to her classmates. The third graders were delightful. They thought it was so cool that Emily is Ojibwe Indian and that her Indian name is "Shining Rainbow Woman". They also ooohhhed and aaahhhed when Emmy told them that on the reservation where she comes from there are Moose, Bear, Wolves and Fox. It was a fun day and I loved every minute of it.<br /><br />Cody finally has a line on a job and we are hopeful that he will get hired. Like most of America, the job prospects are slim to none. He has filled out so many applications in the past 6 months and has been discouraged with no work. He got a call back yesterday and goes in this week for a follow up interview. Keeping my fingers crossed that he gets the job!<br /><br />Rummage sale season is in full swing here, it is my favorite time of the year. I get a big rush of going from sale to sale to find treasures to sell on ebay, vintage costume jewelry for my crafts, and gently used and brand new clothing for my family for so little money. My husband says when I am rummaging I am in a euphoric state. I think he is right, I look forward to my Thursday & Friday rummage sale mornings each week.<br /><br /> Some of my recent rummage finds; a solid maple dresser in excellent condition for $10.00, a nice leather jacket for myself for $2.00, a bag of vintage rhinestone jewelry for $4.00, name brand (Gymboree, Old Navy, Gap) clothing for Lily for 50 cents each, a pair of Stride Right Shoes and a pair of brand new (real) Crocs for Lily for $2.00 each and a Gateway computer for Emily for $10.00. The computer is great, hubby updated it a bit, added some more memory and Em is thrilled to have her own pc now. Oh yes, I love to rummage!<br /><br />Well, that is it from my little corner of the world, until next time.......Sunshine & Peace, Jen<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13326357277343500826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5580082067837112707.post-74050726100974999112009-05-16T13:53:00.001-07:002009-05-16T20:21:34.494-07:00Focus 28 Bariatric Products<strong>One of the best things I found after having my RNY Gastric Bypass were the products at Focus 28. http://www.focus28wellness.com/ The vitamins and protein products are excellent and made especially for people like me who have had weight loss surgery. I was delighted to become a customer "blogger" for Focus28. My newest blog posting there can be viewed at: http://www.focus28wellness.com/focus28-blog/2009/05/16/getting-back-on-track/#comments </strong>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13326357277343500826noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5580082067837112707.post-40567242256019086702009-05-16T13:39:00.001-07:002009-05-16T13:53:06.673-07:00Endoscopic Sinus Surgery OUCH!<strong>I had Endoscopic Sinus Surgery yesterday, the surgery went fine. It was a same day procedure, I was at the hospital for 5 hours. Both my primary doctor and the ear, nose and throat doc said I needed this surgery because of my chronic sinus infections. So much scar tissue was built up in my sinuses that I have had at 1-2 sinus infections a month since December. **be prepared whine to follow ** While the surgery went fine, the post op pain is horrific. I have had my share of surgeries before: 2 c-sections, gallbladder, gastric bypass, deviated septum repair, and foot surgery...to name just a few. I have never experienced this kind of pain and pressure before. It seriously feels like someone kicked me in the nose with a steel toed boot. I have only slept for 3 hours since coming home at 5pm yesterday. The ENT doctors post op care sheet says that the recovery time for this surgery is 5-6 weeks. I sure hope this pain doesn't last that long, I might just go crazy! </strong>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13326357277343500826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5580082067837112707.post-81533478517225238212009-05-03T10:37:00.000-07:002009-05-03T11:05:10.909-07:00Ode to Rotissiere Chicken....(and Jane & Kidd)<span style="font-weight:bold;">This blog posting is dedicated to Jane & Kidd of WMYX 99.1 FM Milwaukee, (http://991wmyx.com) my favorite morning radio hosts. Last week, on more than one occasion, Jane & Kidd were talking about rotissiere chickens. You know the chicken you can pick up at the grocery store for $6.00 - $7.00? Jane and Kidd inspired me to go out and buy a rotissiere chicken and much to my non chicken loving husbands dismay we have had rotissiere chicken more than once this past week! The best part of this story is that I have learned that these juicy chickens are so versatile and make for an easy and quick meal. Being the mom of 3, I am all over easy & quick these days!<br /><br />I thought I would start sharing some of my easy, quick and delicious rotissiere chicken recipes. Today we had rotissiere chicken nachos for lunch. Fabulous! Thanks for inspiring me Jane & Kidd! <br /><br />Pull meat off rotissiere chicken<br />arrange your favorite tortilla chips on plates<br />cover chips with shredded cheddar cheese<br />add desired amount of shredded chicken on top of cheese<br />put in microwave for approx. 45 secs to 1 minute until cheese is melted<br />add desired amount of salsa on top of chicken<br />add shredded lettuce and a tablespoon of sour cream in the center of plate<br />Enjoy! <br /><br />Stayed tuned for a new Rotissiere Chicken recipe each week, you won't be disappointed!<br /><br />Sunshine and peace, Jen<br /><br /> </span>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13326357277343500826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5580082067837112707.post-85560204072338902762009-05-01T19:32:00.000-07:002009-05-01T19:45:12.112-07:00Friday Night Ramblings....<strong>Emily is getting adjusted to living here and seems to be happy with her new home. That makes me incredibly happy too. She is having her first sleep over tonight and is excited to have a friend over for the night. The girls are watching "The Mummy" and soon I will be making popcorn and treats.<br /><br />I have been keeping busy as usual playing "mom taxi" and getting ready for my upcoming sinus surgery on May 15th. I made the mistake of looking online for information on the sinus surgery. I am scared to death of having this done now, if only I hadn't watched the darn youtube video! UGHHHHHH I should have known better. I wanted to be prepared, I am prepared alright and scared stiff to boot! Most of the people who have had this done have commented on how excrutiating the pain is for about 2 weeks but once you get past the intial 2 week pain you will feel a lot better. For some reason, this is not comforting to me!<br /><br />I go to see my doctor next week for my pre-operative exam, sinus ct, and all the testing that has to be done prior to surgery. I am going to ask her if I really need this done even though I know the answer is going to be YES. <br /><br />Mom duty calls...time to nuke the popcorn and make some Rice Krispie Treats for the girls...I am enjoying every minute of it! <br /><br />Sunshine and Peace, Jen<br /><br /><br /> </strong>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13326357277343500826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5580082067837112707.post-54915495870937895322009-04-25T06:38:00.001-07:002009-04-25T06:38:49.966-07:00My latest before & after picture<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-2JWdYYvP9ZSumfzWnhd9xYY5yAwr4xvr_dH0w8-DqIwVUZbrnJS35WqxysMKiisXzpBxzZ4LTrS_-n6vsWrMGmh4DvzFkrbmNEDT27IiDBGNQOu6cS1IaNU8hc8EtcRj8J4Z2i6ERjgF/s1600-h/beforeafter1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 339px; height: 261px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-2JWdYYvP9ZSumfzWnhd9xYY5yAwr4xvr_dH0w8-DqIwVUZbrnJS35WqxysMKiisXzpBxzZ4LTrS_-n6vsWrMGmh4DvzFkrbmNEDT27IiDBGNQOu6cS1IaNU8hc8EtcRj8J4Z2i6ERjgF/s400/beforeafter1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328622999478301826" /></a>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13326357277343500826noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5580082067837112707.post-17771836265016680282009-04-24T21:29:00.000-07:002009-04-24T21:40:26.096-07:00Just a few pictures...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmtXRyi29CyNOha2HaG2a_Y2ZEjH0e2M75uRBxyeMuPjaJm_8uo0S_qeY4wT-SPx28oqC7WeCDQwRzDcjX3QXBlypzuBMis2PdgNkzZ2WnoaHKnF-xbgohNrAVgaVE_ATVh9RpOKtExon1/s1600-h/20090423_11.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 344px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmtXRyi29CyNOha2HaG2a_Y2ZEjH0e2M75uRBxyeMuPjaJm_8uo0S_qeY4wT-SPx28oqC7WeCDQwRzDcjX3QXBlypzuBMis2PdgNkzZ2WnoaHKnF-xbgohNrAVgaVE_ATVh9RpOKtExon1/s400/20090423_11.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328483257975228482" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii-trS2VWwNafxOKDyiT1reX0gH36MuEyL9jt1ZvVYKLL20t1zicqp6LUIm4HVMNBnK4oO6CKvon6d55q3omo2vLsxMHUqTbWgigh-uCwWrfwEuToK8_YEU_26LeTOLTjJJ81Ytn5hP4Dd/s1600-h/20090423_27.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii-trS2VWwNafxOKDyiT1reX0gH36MuEyL9jt1ZvVYKLL20t1zicqp6LUIm4HVMNBnK4oO6CKvon6d55q3omo2vLsxMHUqTbWgigh-uCwWrfwEuToK8_YEU_26LeTOLTjJJ81Ytn5hP4Dd/s400/20090423_27.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328483254692564658" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Rgh4SRKz_byKfWmTc_jPAa5naR6xous6kGPf8foWMo6rWIOOsjlsVvlfMeaNRHFLhMiHwuFb1rS6rrCathP9AtaERnn7BfVLWpFTmkJbVWoKOr270AusowCIzkuKPoDSI6vqCULzk4Il/s1600-h/20090423_31.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 328px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Rgh4SRKz_byKfWmTc_jPAa5naR6xous6kGPf8foWMo6rWIOOsjlsVvlfMeaNRHFLhMiHwuFb1rS6rrCathP9AtaERnn7BfVLWpFTmkJbVWoKOr270AusowCIzkuKPoDSI6vqCULzk4Il/s400/20090423_31.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328483252510872706" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxTtB09Ok_GIvGaZex-M8e02JVJbEUVkZjLvgyK9_WsDOGmvVsIsMewMKtG3mHFtWuivw1azCF16I4mwr5KfLz7GJuxM45ngLw6N4-5ZJDwJPEWyo4C7kF01Z5MMZ2z6whPqFn3-_jeTLE/s1600-h/20090423_25.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 325px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxTtB09Ok_GIvGaZex-M8e02JVJbEUVkZjLvgyK9_WsDOGmvVsIsMewMKtG3mHFtWuivw1azCF16I4mwr5KfLz7GJuxM45ngLw6N4-5ZJDwJPEWyo4C7kF01Z5MMZ2z6whPqFn3-_jeTLE/s400/20090423_25.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328483252916634178" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT8NwRHjJemDeNd6xrWNQjCbFmGUStQTeFwgmKj9pqDK3S-xbW_2fY0dENRduHndyMnka2dClWu5yZPHng74Kcjp93DWmPCHqw9pgmPi99TE-r68bqiNaa-gAx_MbviX-efbgN1ZgyYRqk/s1600-h/20090423_19.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 346px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT8NwRHjJemDeNd6xrWNQjCbFmGUStQTeFwgmKj9pqDK3S-xbW_2fY0dENRduHndyMnka2dClWu5yZPHng74Kcjp93DWmPCHqw9pgmPi99TE-r68bqiNaa-gAx_MbviX-efbgN1ZgyYRqk/s400/20090423_19.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328483247324556434" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">I know I have been slacking on keeping my blog updated lately. Life has been busy hectic here. I finally downloaded the Easter pictures from my camera today and thought I would post a few. The dude in the bunny ears and glasses is my younger brother. I hope he doesn't read my blog he will probably kill me for posting that one! haha The two in the blue are my older brother and his son, a pic of Emily in her bunny ears and my hubby and Lily. </span>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13326357277343500826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5580082067837112707.post-13595519245649377892009-04-16T18:53:00.000-07:002009-04-16T18:58:21.464-07:00Getting Settled In.....<strong>Emily has arrived and joined our family. Our week has been busy getting her enrolled in school and all of the paperwork and appointments that are required completed. She starts school tomorrow and is very excited. My heart is full and happy. We are crowded in our home, but, none of that matters...it is filled with laughter, joy and love. The important things that money cannot buy.<br /><br /></strong>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13326357277343500826noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5580082067837112707.post-84579302504688360982009-04-07T21:52:00.000-07:002009-04-07T22:11:16.782-07:00Late Night Ramblings....<strong>Since I am up late and the house is quiet I figured what better time to catch up on my blogging. Lily had the tubes put in her ears on Monday and did great! She didn't even cry which the nurses say is rare. I can tell she is hearing better already, she is talking so much more which really makes my heart happy.<br /><br />Onto other news......in two more days a beautiful 9 year old girl named Emily is coming to join our family. I am so excited! It is a long and complicated story, I promise not to ramble on too much and give you the short version. Emily is my exhusband's daughter. She lived with him until she was 5 and then her mom and my exhusband broke up and she moved back to the reservation in Canada. Emily is half Ojibwe Native American Indian. <br /><br />During the first five years of her life, Carl and I took care of Emily while her parents worked and we both developed a very strong bond with her. My heart broke when she moved away. Emily is now coming to live with us because her mother's job takes her out of town quite a bit and the reservation is no where to leave a 9 year old girl. Because of circumstances she cannot live with her dad (my ex), so she is coming to live with us. Getting her settled in, enrolled in school and activities and making sure the transition is smooth and easy for her will keep me busy. We are all looking forward to having Emily join our family and giving her the stability that she needs and deserves.<br /><br />"One hundred years from now,<br />It won't matter what car I drove,<br />What kind of house I lived in,<br />How much I had in my bank account,<br />Nor what my clothes looked like,<br />But, the world may be a little better<br />Because I was important in the life of a child."<br /><br />- Unknown<br /><br /></strong>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13326357277343500826noreply@blogger.com2